Checkmate Lawyer (2025) is a drama web series in Japanese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Checkmate Lawyer online in HD.
Checkmate Lawyer — Storyline
Kotaro Fuda, a young lawyer running his late father's law firm, meets Tatsumi Tendo, a shogi player with the uncanny ability to predict trial outcomes. Despite Tatsumi's lack of legal experience, Kotaro hires her as a trial lawyer, setting the stage for an unconventional partnership.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Takahiro Horie, Masashi Todayama
- Starring: Mone Kamishiraishi, Mahiro Takasugi, Mai Shiraishi, Emi Wakui, Seiichi Tanabe, Satomi Kobayashi, Takashi Fujii
Checkmate Lawyer — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2025-01-17 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.8/10 (6 votes) |
Checkmate Lawyer — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Pawn Shop Scam vs Anaguma (2025-01-17) — Kosaka Kinuko is the victim of a pawn shop scam but when she went to sue Kirioka Yuya, the thief, she finds herself against a strong defensive force of high-end lawyers and influen
- E2: 100 Million Lawsuit vs Cheerful Static Rook (2025-01-24) — A cleaning lady, Seyama Reiko, gets sued by a university professor for ruining his 18-year-long experiment. However, Seyama is a lady full of secrets!
- E3: Murder Case vs 99.9% Accurate AI (2025-01-31) — A man is convicted of murder… and the prosecutor is Asamura Ichiro, nicknamed "AI of Tokyo Prosecution" for his effective and emotionless attitude in court. Then Tatsumi remember
- E4: Refusing Lease Renewal vs Bishop Exchange Reclining Silver (2025-02-07) — A super scary client walks into Fuda Law Office and it turns out to be Kotaro's middle school classmate! Kotaro is determined to help his friend out, and agrees to represent him in
- E5: Fake Wagashi Lawsuit vs Unexpected Unpromoted Bishop?! (2025-02-14) — Gankoan is a traditional wagashi shop, and their famous Ittetsu Mochi– a single-byte mochi dessert– became a viral sensation overnight. Their online retailer, Queen Marche, is su
- E6: Large Inheritance Settlement vs The Shogi Puzzle Will (2025-02-21) — Tatsumi and Kotaro are called into the deep woods to settle an inheritance case… sounds like a mystery novel so far. Turns out the chairman who passed away was a big shogi fan, a
- E7: Political Scoop Lawsuit vs Suspicious Sennichite (2025-02-28) — Tatsumi's former shogi comrade is now working at a TV station as a reporter. She got sued by a politician, and now she has approached Tatsumi for legal counsel.
- E8: The Unexpected Mistake vs Miraculous Winning Move! (2025-03-07) — In the second half of the lawsuit, Tatsumi and Towa teams up to take down the ultimate villain–House of Representative Tsuge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Checkmate Lawyer have? 1 season(s) with 8 episodes.
Who created Checkmate Lawyer? Takahiro Horie, Masashi Todayama.
Where can I watch Checkmate Lawyer? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
